6 TRUNK INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS WITH ARMORED CABLE
Armored cables require additional consideration and labor steps prior to routing and termination.
• Armored cable is considerably more rigid, typically larger diameter and can be difficult to
route and manage.
• Fiber Optic cable should exit the outer armored jacket at a point prior to slack storage
• Immediately after entering a cabinet.
• In the horizontal pathway prior to entering a rack or cabinet.
• Be in proximity to a bonding source.
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